Project delays, supply chain issues and policy uncertainty are putting pressure on renewable energy companies to deliver on time and within budget. But often, it’s not the technology that holds things up. It’s the people.
At Navitas, we speak with project leaders across wind, solar, BESS and data centres every day. The same issues keep coming up: hard-to-fill roles, last-minute hiring, and teams struggling to keep pace with changing project timelines.
Here’s how to build a workforce that can adapt and deliver, even when things don’t go to plan.
1. Start Hiring Earlier
Waiting until a project is approved or ready to build often leads to delays in delivery. Skilled professionals, especially in high-voltage, commissioning or energy storage, are in short supply.
Plan ahead. Build talent pipelines early and work with a partner who understands your project roadmap.
2. Mix Permanent and Contract Teams
Not every role needs to be permanent. Contractors can bring flexibility and speed, especially when facing permit delays or supply chain disruptions.
Use a blended model that allows you to scale teams up or down in line with project phases.
3. Upskill Where You Can
With demand rising across all sectors of the energy industry, developing existing talent is a smart move. Cross-training between wind and solar, or upskilling across project stages, helps keep skills in-house.
4. Use Market Data
Hiring decisions should be based on evidence, not guesswork. Access to real-time market insights, pay benchmarks and availability data can make the difference between hiring now or missing out.
At Navitas, we provide our clients with clear, actionable data to support decision-making.
5. Choose the Right Recruitment Partner
Generalist staffing support is not enough in a technical, fast-changing sector. You need people who understand the delivery lifecycle, regional requirements and specialist roles.
That’s what we do at Navitas.
Need Support?
If your project is at risk of delay due to staffing challenges, we can help. Our consultants work across Europe, the US and the UK, building the specialist teams behind the energy transition.
Get in touch to discuss your next hire.
